The performance of a telescopic handler may not be as easy to measure as it is for some types of construction equipment. With a backhoe-loader or excavator, you can more easily quantify how quickly ...

Telescopic handlers are a commonly rented item on construction sites, so it might lead some to assume that any equipment operator can jump in the cab and start moving material. Yet, the opposite is ...

Powered industrial trucks, more commonly known as forklifts, are the worker bees in many manufacturing and warehousing operations. Although primarily used to move materials, they also can be used to ...

OSHA Rule 1910.178 (I) requires operators of Class 7 forklifts — more commonly known as telehandlers — to pass an operator's safety training class before they move a single load of drywall or bricks.

With the NBA and NHL playoffs in full swing, it is only appropriate to devise a winning game plan as businesses tackle daily material handling operations. Whether it is winning the big one or simply ...

Operator mistakes and insufficient training are leading causes of forklift accidents, emphasizing the need for immersive, ...

The 8042 SkyTrak telehandler has an operating weight of 21,200 pounds, about 6,000 pounds less than its predecessor. Lift capacity remains at 8,000 pounds, and maximum lift height is 42 feet 4 inches ...

In regard to forklift operation, safety standards not only keep employees healthy, but they also prevent damage to equipment and inventory. The three most common causes of accidents related to ...

Mitsubishi to combine Caterpillar and UniCarriers forklift operations into Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas has announced combined operations among its five forklift ...